Feminine dossier · first seen 1946
Nilsa
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1960
Peak births
76
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1946Peak 19602025
Quick answers about Nilsa
How many people are named Nilsa?
An estimated 1,602 living Americans are named Nilsa.
How rare is Nilsa?
Nilsa is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 93.4% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Nilsa?
The median age of a living American named Nilsa is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 65 years old.
Is Nilsa still popular?
Yes — Nilsa is currently rising in popularity, with 5 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.9× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
93.4%
2025
5
All-time
1,809